Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
May 2025
Pep Guardiola warned Manchester City he would quit if forced to manage an oversized squad next season. After City’s first trophyless campaign since 2017, he emphasized he won’t accept leaving players out of matchday squads just to accommodate numbers.
Guardiola insisted on maintaining a smaller, emotionally connected squad, citing the emotional toll of sidelining players. With Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker expected to leave, City are planning major signings, but Guardiola is clear: fewer players or he walks.